Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1938, The Far East, Volume IV

703.94/12982: Telegram

The Vice Consul at Amoy (Altaffer) to the Secretary of State

Amoy, May 10, 1938—noon.
[Received May 10—7:56 a.m.]

Amoy Island bombarded since 4 a.m. by combined Japanese naval and aerial units in most severe attack since the beginning of hostilities in southwestern China. Leaflets dropped by Japanese planes warned foreigners to leave Amoy Island as they intend to occupy island and clear it of Chinese forces.

Altaffer